Note to Self | Portrait Drawing

Drawing Together, with Artists Network - Episode 17 - Portrait

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Let's take some time to draw faces! Want to learn how? Follow along as I complete a self-portrait from start to finish. I'll take you through the steps I take and the techniques I use. Work on your own self-portrait or follow along using this reference image: https://bit.ly/34Xo39Q

Today, I'm working with:
White drawing paper
Charcoal Pencils
Vine Charcoal
Kneaded and Rubber Erasers

In this session, we'll cover:
How to draw a realistic portrait in charcoal
Shading techniques
Creating texture
Subtle value control

Join artist Scott Maier, every Wednesday at 3PM EST.

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This series is designed to provide useful drawing tips for beginners and artists of all levels learn how to draw in charcoal, graphite, chalk, and more! We'll cover topics such as: how to draw a realistic eye, drawing eggs, rose drawing, drawing landscapes, how to draw hair, drawing portraits and faces, how to draw hands, and more!